The Wild HooBoo
A Story About Freedom
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-83913-459-3 (ISBN)
Description
When the selfish King captures the wish-granting wild HooBoo, he is taught a lesson he won't forget!
The wild HooBoo sings a magical song - coo, chit churp churee! - that can grant you anything you wish for, if your heart is good and true. But the King's only desire is selfish and cruel, so when he captures the HooBoo and starts making demands, things don't quite go as he'd planned . . .
Stunningly illustrated and bursting with colour and kindness, this is a new cautionary tale with a classic feel from award-winning Irish children's author Barry Falls.
The wild HooBoo sings a magical song - coo, chit churp churee! - that can grant you anything you wish for, if your heart is good and true. But the King's only desire is selfish and cruel, so when he captures the HooBoo and starts making demands, things don't quite go as he'd planned . . .
Stunningly illustrated and bursting with colour and kindness, this is a new cautionary tale with a classic feel from award-winning Irish children's author Barry Falls.
Reviews / Votes
A thought-provoking story that could spark discussions about freedom, animal rights and human rights * BookTrust * A charming tale * The Bookseller * Unique cautionary tale with a classic feel * The Bookseller, Buyer's Guide * A cautionary tale...with bright and energetic art * The Bookseller * This gorgeously illustrated picture book has a classic fairy tale quality about it * Booktrust *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83913-459-3 (9781839134593)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Barry Falls grew up in rural Northern Ireland, where he spent a lot of time drawing pictures and writing stories to go with them. When he got to art college in Belfast, he discovered that he might be able to do such a thing for a living, and was very excited. Since then, he's been picking up multiple awards for the illustration work he does for such clients as The New York Times, American Airlines, The Telegraph and many more besides. His work has appeared in magazines, books, exhibitions, on textiles and homeware, and in advertising campaigns around the world. His first picture book for young children was published in 2019 and since then, his books have been published in many languages around the world. He now lives and works in Co. Down, Northern Ireland.